Condor flight DE3665 from Corfu to Düsseldorf faced a mid-air emergency when its right engine caught fire shortly after takeoff on August 16, producing flames and loud bangs that startled passengers and locals alike. The Boeing 757-300, carrying 273 passengers and eight crew members, quickly declared an emergency, with pilots shutting down the malfunctioning engine at 1,500 feet. Despite the dramatic incident, the crew managed to stabilise the aircraft and diverted it safely to Brindisi, Italy, approximately 30 minutes after takeoff. Witnesses captured the terrifying moments on mobile phones, videos of which have since surfaced on social media, reporting sounds resembling explosions as the plane flew over Corfu port. American Airlines Flight AA3023 Aborts Takeoff After Landing Gear Catches Fire at Denver Airport, Passengers Evacuate Burning Boeing 737 MAX 8 Via Emergency Slide (Watch Video).

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